Juniper berries, here still attached to a branch, are actually modified conifer cones. A juniper berry is the female seed cone produced by the various species of junipers. It is not a true berry but a cone with unusually fleshy and merged scales, which give it a berry-like appearance.
Grand Canyon SR--most scenic route to and from & hiking trail questions. Help, please. We're flying into Phoenix and driving to the Grand Canyon South Rim soon and I'm trying to decide whether the view along the way would be better if we arrived via the east park entrance (via Cameron) and left via the south (Tusayan) entrance or vice versa?
Insider Info: The real âwowâ factor of this hike and the reason why I keep coming back to this trail is the spectacular views you obtain once you crest the top of this mesa. From here you overlook the Secret Canyon Wilderness which one of the most secluded and untouched areas of Sedona.